51勛圖厙 authors! Use this toolkit to share your book with the early childhood profession!
Create an Author Page on Amazon
Allow readers to get to know you and your work! to share essential information including bibliographies, biographies, headshots, related blog posts and more. Here are the steps:
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and add泭personalized information.
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Manage, add or change content on your author profile including:
- Biographies
- Photos
- Blog feeds
- Videos
- Event information
Note: It can take 3 to 5 days for your author page to be visible on the website.
Distribute a Press Release
Use this press release template to spread the word泭about your newly published book.
Distribute news releases to:泭
- Local News Stations
- Local Newspapers (Education Editors and Reporters)
- Colleges and Universities
- Education Bloggers
- Book Clubs
- Your University Alumni Association
- and more
Sample Social Media Posts
Promote book-related events, blogs and more on social media. Increase social engagement by adding relevant images, videos, prompts (such as questions about your books core themes), and other engagement tools to your posts. Remember to keep posts clear and concise. Some social networks have character limits so be sure to research each platform's content guidelines.
Promote a Book Launch
Discover [insert short description and main idea of book]. Order my newest book, [Insert Book Title] today! [insert book link] [optional insert relevant hashtag]
Promote a泭Blog
Check out the latest blog泭that highlights how [Insert Book Title] advances the early childhood education profession.
Promote an Event
Join us [Insert Date & Time] at [Insert Location] for a book signing and author meet and greet. Lets discuss key ideas泭from my newest book, [Insert Book Title]. See you there!
Create an Author泭Bio
Its important for readers to know who you are, what you write, and why your work is unique. Use this short biography template to include in your next book, for speaker introductions, and more.泭
[Insert Author Name] is a(n) [Insert Job Title] at泭[Insert Organization, University, etc].泭He/She is the author, most recently, of [Insert Book Title] and 泭[Insert Book Title].泭His/Her work has been recognized in [Insert awards, accolades, media recognition].
Take a Headshot Photo with These泭8泭Tips泭
- If you plan to wear glasses, make sure you clean them before taking your picture.
- Be mindful of your clothing,泭and what colors you would like in your photo.
- Practice your best smile in the mirror.
- Try to avoid shiny skin. Remove泭excess oil or sweat泭before taking your photo.
- Opt for basic hair and makeup. Avoid trying anything new the day before your photo.
- We're our own worst critic. Don't be so hard on yourself. Stay confident and in your best mood, even if you hate taking pictures.
- Ensure that headshots are clear and of good quality.
- Be cautious of lighting. Avoid using pictures that are too dark or too light.
Use Your Email Signature as a Promotion Tool
Take these steps泭to retrieve your book cover for promotion purposes.
Download a Thumbnail from the 51勛圖厙 Website
- Visit the 51勛圖厙 online store.
- Search for your books title.
- Right click on the cover of your book.
- Click Save Image to Downloads.
- Grab the image from the downloads folder of your computer and use for promotion.
Submit an Image Request
Contact 51勛圖厙s Editorial department to request an image of your book cover. 泭
Use泭Email Signature Taglines
- Visit 51勛圖厙s online store to purchase my new book, [Insert Book Title].
- [Insert Book Title] is available for order. Visit the 51勛圖厙 online store to grab your copy today!
- Learn about [insert main idea of book] in my newest book [Insert Book Title]. Order now!
- Check out my book, [Insert Book Title] to learn more about [insert main idea of book].
Note: When泭creating泭a link to your book in the 51勛圖厙泭online store you MUST泭be logged out of the , , 51勛圖厙.org, , or . Failure to log out of 51勛圖厙 systems will cause your book泭URL泭to be inaccurate, and will泭create purchasing issues for泭those attempting to use the link to buy your book. 泭泭